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Published on: August 12, 2026
The minimum value of
for real values of
, is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Express the equation in terms of
using 

Let
where
. Complete the square for the quadratic equation

Since the minimum occurs at
(which lies within
)

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